Martin Wayne Colosky (Marty) age 52 passed away in Barryton, Michigan on October 24, 2024. Marty was born to Johnny and Shirley Colosky on August 6, 1972 in Clare, MI. He attended Farwell Area Schools. He lived in various places in the central Michigan area but always settled back in the Farwell area. Marty was Read More…
Jackie Vasich passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her warm smile, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Born on December 1, 1942, in Centerline, Michigan, to William Prell and Elsie Bender, Jackie Read More…
Vickie Vander Velpen, age 72, of Farwell passed away with her son and daughter-in-law by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, under the care of McLaren Hospice after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.In following with Vickie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions Read More…
Mildred “Millie” Vanacker, age 93 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the North Woods Nursing Center of Farwell. She was born the daughter of Carl and Hazel (Blake) Recker on February 5, 1931 on their family farm in Gratiot County. On January 7, 1956, Millie was united in marriage to Camiel “Buster” Read More…
I can’t believe Deer Hunting (gun season) is only one week away now.I grew up in an honest to goodness hunting family.Dad taught me gun safety before there were classes for such things and I have very fond memories of following him through the woods, at first with my trusty, rusty bb gun and later Read More…
In a conversation I had with a fellow teacher years ago, she lamented that all the good men had been taken. She was a single mom, with a young son, who was doing her best to hold down a teaching job, run a household, provide all the transportation, and raise a child. She was exhausted. Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The highlight of Monday night’s City Commission meeting was a report, and pictures of the completion of the Pere’ Marquette Rail trail project, completing the ‘Clare Gap’ through the City.City Manager Jeremy Howard’s report to the Commission said, “The (rail-trail) project is essentially complete. The only major piece that was left was Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A months long investigation led to the arrest of a 57-year-old pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in Farwell, Harold Norman Cole, Jr.The Clare County Sheriff’s Office got the report of Criminal Sexual Conduct second degree on March 5th of this year, saying the CSC occurred between Cole and a Juvenile male.The Read More…
Elvis at the VFWElvis Tribute Artist, Jake Slater, will be performing at the Clare VFW, 145 Wilcox Pkwy, on November 8th from 7-9pm! (call 989-386-7221 to purchase tickets). Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Ideal Theatre to provide ‘Happyness’ movie for donationsOn November 9th at 11 am, Ideal Theatre will be hosting a Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent BIG RAPIDS — Clare (17-15-2) extended its season by at least one more match on Wednesday.The Pioneers advanced to Thursday’s title match against Reed City with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-10 win over the Warriors (5-20) at Big Rapids.The Warriors were battling with serve receive the first two sets. Clare’s Marlee Clark got Read More…